What’s Happening Around the Capital City

BATON ROUGE — Events coming up in and around the capital city:

Friday, May 3 • St. Alphonsus Appreciation Crawfish Boil • 6:30 p.m.

Inviting all adults who are involved in the life of St. Alphonsus parish in all the different organizations, committees, councils, boards, and ministries.  Join Fr. Mike and the parish staff as we say thank you to the many generous people who have worked together in making St. Alphonsus the wonderful parish that it is!  Childcare will be provided.

May 3 and 4 • Greenwell Springs Youth Riders 55th Annual Pro-Rodeo • 8 p.m.

The Greenwell Springs Youth Riders’ 55th Annual Pro-Rodeo will be held at the BREC Shady Park Arena off Greenwell Springs Road.  Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children school age, and children under 5 free.  Visit www.gsyr.webs.com.

Saturday, May 4 • Crawfish Boil Fundraiser • 3 to 5:30 p.m.

The LSU Performing Arts Academy, the community programs division of the LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts, will host a crawfish boil fundraiser to support scholarships and programs to help children take music lessons and performing arts classes at LSU.  The festivities will take place under the oaks in front of the LSU Music & Dramatic Arts Building on Dalrymple Drive.  Tickets are $50 for adults and $10 for those ages 17 and under.  For information, visit www.paa.lsu.edu.

Saturday, May 4 • Fundraiser for Coach JR • 5 to 6:30 p.m.

A MISSter Gridiron Beauty Pageant fundraiser will be held for Coach JR Owens.  Proceeds go to help JR to attend Project Walk, a spinal cord rehab facility in California.  Tickets are $10, which includes a pulled pork dinner.  Tickets can be bought at Central High through Matthew Edwards and at Central Oaks Dental Care through Debbie Prudhome.  Call Matthew at 281-6702 or Debbie at 262-4150.

May 4 and 5 • “Ready? Or Not?”

Bethany Baptist Youth will present “Ready? Or Not?” Saturday, May 4 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 5 at 10:30 a.m.  Bethany Baptist Church is located at 40963 Greenwell Springs Road, Baywood.  For information, call 572-8778 or 572-8790.

Sunday, May 5 • Spring Tea • 2 to 4 p.m.

The Beacon House Adoption Services’ annual Growing Families Spring Tea will be held at Highland Porch, 145 Ben Hur Rd.  The tea will feature live music, gardening tips by horticulturist Brook Webber of The Parish Group, LLC, and keynote speech by Scott Rogers of “The Around Town Show.”  Tickets are $25.  For information, contact Lauren Lambert at 753-5551.

Sunday, May 5 • “Florals and Landscapes”

The Art League of Central will hold its Spring Exhibit at the Central Branch Library on Joor Road throughout the month of May.  The opening reception on Sunday, May 5 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8 • Skin Cancer Screening • 1 to 3 p.m.

A free skin cancer screening sponsored by Lane Regional Medical Center and Advanced Dermatology will be held at the office of Dr. Laurie Harrington, 20474 Old Scenic Hwy.  Registration is required and space is limited.  For information or to register, call 654-5263.

May 9 and 10 • Dear Edwina Junior, A Musical

Central Community Talented Music and Theatre presents “Dear Edwina Junior, A Musical” Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. and Friday, May 10 at 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the Central High Theatre.  Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults.  Tickets are available at Central Middle School or at the door.

Friday, May 10 • Open House • 7 to 9 a.m. & 4 to 6 p.m.

Lane Outpatient Therapy Center, 4801 McHugh Rd., Ste. A, is hosting an Open House. There will be free speech screenings for children ages 3 to 12 and adults who are having difficulties communicating.  For information, call 658-4578.

Saturday, May 11 • Meet Your Neighbor Day

A Meet Your Neighbor Day will be held at Howell Park.  Area residents are invited to come out and enjoy a fun-filled day, including bar-b-que cook-off competition.  This event will include a health fair, free food, face painting, educational seminars, prizes, giveaways, and games!

Saturday, May 11 • Symphony Pops • 6 p.m.

The V-Tones join assistant conductor David Torns and the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music under the stars on the beautiful grounds of the LSU Rural Life Museum for Symphony Pops.  Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.  Food and beverage options will be available through on-site catering. Picnic food and beverages can be brought in.  Alcohol is not allowed to be brought on property but will be available for sale.  Tickets can be purchased via www.brso.org or by calling 383-0500.

May 11, 15 and 18 • Paddle Up 1 Session

BREC will hold its Summer Paddle Up Program to teach techniques of kayaking.  Paddle Up 1 session will be held at Liberty Lagoon Water Park, 111 Lobdell Ave. on May 11 and 18 at 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and at Blackwater Conservation Area, 9385 Blackwater Road on May 15 at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.  For information, call 272-9200 or email outdooradventure@brec.org.

Saturday, May 11 • Zoar Car & Bike Show • 8 a.m.

Zoar Baptist Church, corner of Joor and Hooper, will hosted its 11th Anniversary Car & Bike Show.  The show is open to all classes.  Vehicle pre-registration discount $15 (includes lunch), vehicle registration fee day of car show $20 (includes lunch).  Awards will be at 1 p.m.   Free admission. Free food and door prizes.  For information, call 261-3434.

Saturday, May 11 • Plant Sale • 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A Plant Sale to benefit the American Cancer Society will be held at 15424 Beau Bois Dr. in Central.  All proceeds will go to American Cancer Society.

Saturday, May 11 • LATAN’s 5k Run • 8 a.m.

Everyone is invited to Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network’s 5K Walk/Run/Roll.  Race will start on North Blvd.  This will be a chip timed race.  Wheelchair racers are invited.  Register on-line at www.latan.org.

Saturday, May 11 • Baton Rouge Lions Expo • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A total of 18 Lions Clubs from throughout the Baton Rouge area will hold an exhibition for the general public to learn more about Lions.  The event at the BREC headquarters on Florida Blvd. will include exhibits and free jambalaya.  Bill Simon of EBR Lions and Deborah Todd of Downtown Lions encourage you to attend.  You may be a future member of the Lions Club yourself!

Thursday, May 16 • LSU Spring Commencement • 2 p.m.

Cokie Roberts, a political commentator for ABC News, will deliver the keynote address at LSU’s 280th spring commencement exercises, which will be held in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.  Individual diploma ceremonies for each college will be held May 16 and 17.  Visit lsu.edu/commencement for the times and locations.

Saturday, May 25 • Plant Sale • 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Central Bloomers Garden Club will hold a plant sale at 16524 Quiet Oaks Ave., Greenwell Springs.

May 25 and 26 • Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

Louisiana residents can save money on flashlights, batteries, generators, and other emergency supplies during the Sales Tax Holiday.  Hurricane season begins Saturday, June 1.

Sunday, May 26 • 1966 Mustang Raffle

Raffle tickets are on sale now for a 1966 Mustang.  Drawing will be held at St. Isidore Church.  Tickets are $10 and all proceeds benefit St. Isidore Church.  Tickets can be purchased in the church office or you can mail a check to St. Isidore Catholic Church to Blackwater Mustang LLC, 12318 Blackwater Road, Baker, LA 70714.

May 28 through 30 • Wildcat Baseball Camp • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Coach Mike Forbes and Central High School will host a Baseball Camp.  Cost is $100.  For information, contact Mike Forbes at mikeforbes21@yahoo.com.

June 3 through 6 • Central Basketball Youth Camp • 9 a.m. to 12 noon

The camp will teach young basketball players the basic skills and assist young players in improving already learned skills.  The camp is offered to boys between the ages of 7-13 and is broken into two groups, SEC for younger athletes and the NBA for the older athletes.  Campers will be instructed by Central High basketball staff and current players.  Contact Coach Ron Lewis at rlewis@centralcss.org or 261-2780.

June 10 and 11 • Wildcat Girls’ Basketball Camp • 9 to 11 p.m.

Central High School will host its 2nd Annual Wildcat Girls’ Basketball Camp.  Cost is $60 and is open to ages 6 through 12.  For information, contact Matt Edwards at 281-6702.

June 10 through 13 • Soccer Camp • 8:30 to 12 noon

Coach Melton and Central High School will host a Soccer Camp for 3rd to 8th grade boys and girls at Central Middle.  For information, contact Mike Forbes at mikeforbes21@yahoo.com.

Saturday, June 15 • Dance • 7 to 10 p.m.

A dance, featuring Elvis tribute artist Jay Dupuis and Band, will be held at Kristenwood, 14025 Greenwell Springs Road.  Dance is open to anyone 21 years or older.  Tickets are $15 per person and are available at St. Alphonsus Parish Office, 14040 Greenwell Springs Road.

June 17 through 19 • Todd McClure Youth Football Camp • 6 to 8 p.m.

Coach Sid Edwards and Central High will host the 3rd Annual Todd McClure Youth Football Camp.  Cost is $20 for ages 5 to incoming freshmen.  Pre-register online at central-youthfootball.net

June 17 through 20 • Volleyball Camp

Michelle LeBouef will host two sessions of Volleyball Camps. Session 1 is June 17 through 20, 8 a.m. to 12 noon.  Cost is $100 and is open to all incoming 5th through 8th graders.  Session 2 is July 15 through 17, 9 a.m. to 12 noon.  Cost is $75 and is open to all incoming 2nd through 5th graders.  Registration deadline is May 31.  For information, call the school office at 261-3438.

June 24 through 27 • Wildcat Softball Camp

Central High School will host a Softball Camp.  Cost is $60 for ages 7 through 12.  For information, contact Michelle Efferson at mefferson@centralcss.org.

Saturday, June 29 • Color In Motion 5K

A Color In Motion 5K will be held at the Central Intermediate School, 12636 Sullivan Road.  Proceeds will help build a community bike/walk path.  Use special promo codes: Earlybird – 30 percent off till May 3; Early 1 – 20 percent off till May 24; and Early 2 – 10 percent off till June 14.  For information, visit ColorInMotion5K.com.

July 8 through 11 • Central Basketball Elite Camp

The camp is offered to a limited number of players between the ages of 12 and 14.  This camp is for experienced players who want to improve their skills for the next level and prepare for the upcoming season.  Players will be videoed and their progress will be reviewed prior to each day’s workout and they will receive daily feedback on their performance and progress.  For information contact Coach Ron Lewis at rlewis@centralcss.org or 261-2780.